Happy Birthday Cori-O!

6 years ago on October 11th, Cori decided to make his appearance into the world and into our family. He was one of my babies who chose to come on his own...kind of! Dr. D did strip my membranes, but that was all it took. The next morning, Coriantum Earle was born! He was 8lbs 1oz and bald. I was so in love with that little man and 6 years later, I still am. He has brought such joy and love into our life and into his siblings lives.

He is generally a very happy kiddo and has been from the start.

Tons of smiles and laughter!

And such Mama's little man!

 He's got these big blues eyes that just melt my heart.

They are so bright and full of life and joy.

 My sweet Cori-O! I spent so much time just enjoying you and

laughing at your antics. You were as goofy as your older brother, Joe.

How could we be so lucky?

 Of course, you have you're quirks. You used to have a green string

that you carried with you...everywhere! And you'd wind it up in your hand.

And if you lost it...oh boy! We'd look all over the place just so you

could have it back...and no other string would do!

You also loved cars, trucks, tractors, lawn mowers and all other things that moved

or made noise...you still do!

 And then there's the mystery of your hair....

Notice the picture above? You have light colored hair.

After your first hair cut....black....what happened?

We even got asked by people if we dyed it! Same adorable smile though!

 You always suprise me with all the things

that you manage to collect. You are our little hoarder. ;-)

If something disappears, the first place I check is you "purse"

that Grandma gave you. Amazing what we can find in there.

You used to carry a small blue purse around stuffed full of your treasures...

Thomas the Trains, rope/string, cars, etc...

and to this day you still have a fascination wth collecting

and with ropes, strings and tying knots.

And last year, you were off at preschool for half the day with your TMNT backpack.

My little boy, growing up far too fast

And now you are at kindergarten all day long and too old for that backpack.

Nope, just a plain blue messenger bag.

Where does the time go?

 How glad I am that you are my little boy! You are a wonderful brother and a

great blessing to your mom and dad! How lcuky we are to have you

in our family!

Happy 6th Birthday Cori! We love you!!